Florida stepped back, visibly and physically taken aback.I tried to imagine what had earned me her surprise. Perhaps she had expected me to be the same helpless girl. The me of the past had been far weaker than I was today. An easy target, I’d been unable to defend myself and unwilling to socialize
“I have no intention of using my family to secure a spot in this school,” I said. “I’m going to do it on my own, standing up on my own merits and skills.”Florida scoffed. “I’m sure,” she said sarcastically. “You aren’t fooling anyone.”“Back off, Florida,” Annie said.“No,” Florida said. “I’m the o
“I’m not entirely sure,” I admitted. “I think he just saw a side of me he hadn’t before, and that helped. Plus, I told him he didn’t mean anything to me.”Annie laughed. “That’s a strange way to win someone’s favor.”I shrugged. It worked, though.“Come on,” Annie said. “Let’s walk and talk.”We tur
“I can’t guarantee you’ll be admitted,” Nicholas said.“Still, thank you,” I said. “It’s only with your help that I’ll be able to try. I swear I won’t let you down. I’ll prove to you and to the other examiners that I’m worth taking the chance on.”Nicholas hummed, watching me. “I do admire you, in a
What an absolute terrible, cold-hearted viper disguised as a man!With rage and fury burning in my heart, I stormed out of his office and out of the building to where Annie was waiting for me outside.Her hopeful expression immediately dimmed when she took in the sight of me. “No good?” she asked.W
“Maybe,” Nicholas said, disbelief thick in his voice.This time, I did roll my eyes. “I’m trying to transfer, Nicholas. And I need your help. That’s all this is about.”Nicholas watched me for a moment. I didn’t know what he was looking for, but then with a sigh, he leaned back in his chair, droppin